The Last Picture Show

Cover of The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry
Year: 2018
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781631493591
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.440924524 Pounds
Width: 0.64 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 813.5/4
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The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry, published by National Geographic Books on March 6, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 288 pages. This work presents a coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of a struggling Texas town, focusing on the efforts to preserve its lone movie theater. Through vivid storytelling, McMurtry captures the essence of small-town life and the challenges faced by its residents as they navigate the changes brought by modernity.

Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to community and nostalgia, as well as the impact of societal shifts on individual lives. The book delves into the lives of the town’s inhabitants, portraying their struggles and resilience in the face of adversity. With elements of fiction and literary westerns, The Last Picture Show offers a poignant reflection on the past and the inevitable march of progress, making it a significant addition to the literary landscape.


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“McMurtry is an alchemist who converts the basest materials to gold.” — New York Times Book Review

The Last Picture Show (1966) is both a rambunctious coming-of-age story and an elegy to a forlorn Texas town trying to keep its one movie house alive. Adapted into the Oscar-winning film, this masterpiece immortalizes the lives of the hardscrabble residents who are threatened by the inexorable forces of the modern world.

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“The Last Picture Show” is credited to Larry McMurtry.
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Publisher: National Geographic Books. Year: 2018.
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ISBN-13: 9781631493591.
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Language: en. Pages: 288. Edition: Reprint.

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